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News: Washington's American Indian Health Commission Asks State to Cover Traditional Healing

Rural Health Information Hub

The Washington American Indian Health Commission has requested the state consider a federal waiver for Medicaid coverage of traditional Indigenous healing practices following waivers successfully obtained by 4 other states in 2024.

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Legal and Policy Assistance to Address Racial Health Equity

The Network for Public Health Law

Eligibility Eligible applicants include local, state, or tribal health departments, community-based organizations or groups, nonprofit organizations, professional associations, health care systems or providers, and others working to eliminate deep, systemic, and racially driven inequities in health.

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October 3, 2024

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

The MCH Policy Ideation to Action Learning Collaborative will provide state and local public health leaders with the tools, resources, and support they need to address key social determinants of health, such as housing and food security, through innovative policy approaches,” said Terrance E. Moore, Chief Executive Officer of AMCHP. “By

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October Policy Updates: Budget Consultations, Historic Apology, Traditional Healing Coverage, and More

National Council on Urban Indian Health

NCUIH in Action & Recent Events : NCUIH leadership has been active at recent events, advocating for health equity and policy support for urban Native communities. Upcoming Events & Dates : Upcoming conventions, consultations, and meetings for urban Indian and Tribal health initiatives. 2907 / H.R.

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February Policy Updates: Federal Funding Threats, IHS Budget Advocacy & Key Tribal Actions

National Council on Urban Indian Health

The 41 UIOs collectively serve patients from over 500 federally recognized Tribes, providing crucial primary care, behavioral health, traditional medicine, and social services. Upcoming Events and Important Dates March 4- NIHB 2025 Tribal Health Equity Data Symposium. The deadline for submissions is Friday, March 21, 2025.